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Description of Getting Started in Commodities

A Handy Road Map To Making Moneyin The Commodities Market

Getting Started In Commodities

"Having already proven his success as an options strategist and expert trader, George Fontanills reveals that he actually made his start in the world of commodities and futures, and presents a book that is easily digested by the novice trader yet still holds value for experienced traders. Fontanills applies the same reason and logic that has given his options analysis its distinctive edge, covering diverse topics in relation to commodities such as futures, ETFs, and fundamental and technical analysis. Pay particular attention to the distinctive risk management approach that has become his trademark."
—John–Paul Drysdale, CEO, HUBB Financial Group

"George Fontanills brings an options guru′s spin to the commodities markets. This kind of ′risk managed′ perspective makes this book a must–read for any commodities trader."
—Alex Jacobson, Vice President of Education, International Securities Exchange

"Since futures are a leveraged investment, it′s critical to understand the risks and rewards of trading these instruments. George Fontanills applies his risk management philosophy in this must–read book for individual investors who are interested in participating in the commodities markets."
—Christopher Larkin, Vice President, E∗TRADE Securities

Title Information

ISBN:

9780470089491

Pages:

532 pages

Format:

Paperback

Product Code:

251553

Publisher:

John Wiley & Sons Ltd

Published:

20/07/2007

Edition:

illustrated edition

Press and Industry Reviews

"Having already proven his success as an options strategist and expert trader, George Fontanills reveals that he actually made his start in the world of commodities and futures, and presents a book that is easily digested by the novice trader yet still holds value for experienced traders. Fontanills applies the same reason and logic that has given his options analysis its distinctive edge, covering diverse topics in relation to commodities such as futures, ETFs, and fundamental and technical analysis. Pay particular attention to the distinctive risk management approach that has become his trademark."
- John–Paul Drysdale, CEO, HUBB Financial Group

"George Fontanills brings an options guru's spin to the commodities markets. This kind of 'risk managed' perspective makes this book a must-read for any commodities trader."
- Alex Jacobson, Vice President of Education, International Securities Exchange

"Since futures are a leveraged investment, it's critical to understand the risks and rewards of trading these instruments. George Fontanills applies his risk management philosophy in this must–read book for individual investors who are interested in participating in the commodities markets."
- Christopher Larkin, Vice President, E∗TRADE Securities

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About George A. Fontanills

George A. Fontanills is the President Emeritus of Optionetics, the world leader in options education, and is also a retired hedge fund manager. Fontanills has written many books, including The Options Course, Trade Options Online, The Volatility Course, and The Index Trading Course, all of which are published by Wiley. He received his MBA from Harvard Business School.

Contents of Getting Started in Commodities

Foreword
Acknowledgments
About the Author

1. What is a Commodity?
2. How the Commodity Markets Work
3. Commodity Trading in the Stock Market
4. Commodity Trading in the Index Markets
5. Fundamental Analysis of the Commodity Markets
6. Technical Analysis of the Commodity Markets
7. Elliott Wave Trading for Commodities
8. Options Trading in the Commodity Markets
9. Money Management: Staying in the Game
10. Psychology 101: Winning the Mind Game
11. Trading Commodity Related Growth Stocks
12. Seasonal Commodity Patterns
13. Brokers and the Online Revolution
14. Putting It All Together

Appendix
Glossary
Index